Food Safety: Karnataka govt imposes 10 lakh fine on usage of artificial colours in some food itemsKarnataka has banned the use of artificial colors in food items, including kebabs, chicken, fish, and vegetarian dishes, after tests reveal...
25 Jun, 2024, 08.58 AM IST
Does the future of South Asian cuisine lie in the Middle East?Food in other South Asian countries has changed since 1947. One of the biggest influences is the Gulf states, where millions from across th...
18 Jun, 2024, 10.41 AM IST
Dune machaa ley, dune machaa leyDune: Part 2 viewed with critical eye, lacking songs and spice. Despite heavy FX, the storyline resonates with various influences. The film...
23 Mar, 2024, 11.00 PM IST
Goa's problems with gobi manchurian - one of the most popular modern Indian dishesStalls selling gobi manchurian, a popular Indian dish, have caused problems in Goa for the second year in a row. Despite a resolution to ba...
10 Sep, 2023, 10.32 AM IST
Alimentary, my dear canal, it's the eatopia that is IndiaTry to peg 'Indian khaana' down to a set cuisine and you'll be gravily confused.
31 Dec, 2022, 11.00 PM IST
China's Chowmein Is Our Chowmein!India’s incursion into Chinese khana territory isn’t just hot and sour soup for thought for Beijing, but it’s sending chilli chicken down s...
06 Nov, 2021, 11.00 PM IST
With a dash of curry spices & tandoori mayonnaise on the side, Indians gave momos a desi twistA good momo is so juicy that it is put into the mouth from top.
24 Aug, 2019, 11.42 AM IST
Chicken Biryani & Masala Dosa are most-ordered dishes in India; Chinese, Italian favourite cuisinesIndians' favourite breakfast options include poha, idli, poori.
19 Dec, 2018, 07.23 PM IST
Of incognito ice-creams and subversive menusChou En Lai had reason to be suspicious judging by what Nehru served him in ’54.
17 Dec, 2018, 10.44 AM IST
A more cosmopolitan Indian palate is eager to assimilate keema-pav and ghee roastIndian cuisines are a function of geography, history and sociology. Factors like region, religion, caste and class have all gone into the m...
13 Aug, 2017, 12.01 AM IST
From Gurgawa, to Gurrgaon, to Grrrgaon, to GurugramNow it's up to Gurugram's chelas, its citizens, to ensure through civic-mindedness that their city lives up to its exalted name.
14 Apr, 2016, 12.32 PM IST
First-gen foodpreneurs pack old vada in new pavBarring a Haldiram or a Bikanervala, most desi snacks and beverages have stayed in the unorganized sector, sold by vendors using ancient, u...
13 Nov, 2015, 11.37 AM IST
MSG is everywhere. Here’s why you still never see itWe are used to popping anti-allergic pills for any skin allergies as a reaction to an 'ingredient' without realizing it could be due to MSG.
06 Jun, 2015, 01.09 PM IST
How Narendra Jaravta, head chef of Domino's Pizza, travels pan-India to localize products for IndiansCall it localization or regionalization, Domino’s India has been taking inspiration from regional cuisines and spices to suit the taste bud...
31 Aug, 2014, 04.30 AM IST
- Curry mantra
Previous British govt declared chicken tikka masala to be national dish.
31 Jul, 2010, 05.55 AM IST
- Fame on a platter
Bukhara has named a smorgasbord of vegetarian and meaty grilled items after US secy of state Hillary Clinton.
21 Jul, 2009, 05.51 AM IST
- Simply Shanghai
Since Shanghai is her home for the time being, she has been observing the city with the eye of an intrepid pioneer. Based on her experience...
19 Oct, 2006, 12.00 AM IST